HC Deb 24 July 1916 vol 84 cc1337-8
83. Mr. CREAN

asked when the Irish prison warders will receive the benefits of the scheme which was sanctioned by the Treasury on the 11th April?

Mr. SAMUEL

It is hoped that the arrangements which are being made to increase the pay of Irish prison warders will be completed at an early date.

Mr. CREAN

We were told that more than three months ago by the late Chief Secretary.

Mr. SAMUEL

It is not only a question of finance. There are certain questions of reorganisation of staff bound up with the question of finance, and that is why there has been some delay. I am assured that it is unavoidable.

Mr. P. MEEHAN

Will the benefit scheme apply equally to female warders?

Mr. SAMUEL

That is one of the points which is at present under consideration; it is not quite decided. I hope that it may